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Solving Equations with Variable on Both Sides

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Question

Solve for $m$ $: 8 (m + 5) = 16$

\frac{11}{8}

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\frac{- 11}{8}

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Solution

The correct option is D $- 3$
$8 (m + 5) = 16$
Divided both side by $8$
$m + 5 = 2$
Subtract $5$ from both sides
Then $m = - 3$
So answer is $- 3$

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